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Tue, June 10th, 14:30 · Tom Jackson
Ghanaian anti-counterfeiting solution set for Rwanda launch
Ghanaian firm mPedigree, which has developed an anti-counterfeiting solution used primarily in the pharmaceutical industry, is set to launch its services in Rwanda in the next two months, and targeting further launches this year. → Read more
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Tue, June 10th, 13:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
SA costliest, East Africa cheapest for startup launches
South Africa is the most expensive country in Africa in which to launch a startup, while East Africa offers the lowest infrastructure, human resources and administrative costs for entrepreneurs, according to research by venture capital (VC) group Savannah Fund. → Read more
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Tue, June 10th, 13:00 · Chris Udemans
MEA PC shipments to grow for first time in almost 2 years
PC shipments in the Middle East and Africa will grow by 3.2 per cent in the second quarter (Q2) of 2014, the first sign of positive growth in the PC industry in seven quarters, according to forecasts by the International Data Corporation (IDC). → Read more
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Tue, June 10th, 12:30 · Paul Adepoju
ICT can help in Nigeria’s fight against insurgency – NCS
ICT tools such as satellite technology can be useful in putting an end to the current insurgency in Nigeria, according to the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS). → Read more
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Tue, June 10th, 12:00 · Chris Udemans
SA taxis set for free Wi-Fi
The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) will be introducing free Wi-Fi services to minibus taxis and taxi ranks around the country. → Read more
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Tue, June 10th, 09:00 · Tom Jackson
OPINION: Kenyan public transport set for cashless chaos
New regulations set to come into place on July 1 mean Kenyan public service vehicles (PSVs) must operate a cashless fare system, with operators subject to fines, loss of licences or imprisonment if they fail to comply. Though in some respects the policy is admirable, the lack of information regarding the new regulations and the lack of a universal payments system threaten commuter chaos. → Read more
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Tue, June 10th, 08:00 · Tom Jackson
Buymore offers Kenyan students discounts through electronic cards
Kenyan startup Buymore is offering students discounts on their favourite brands and merchants through an electronic card, and has signed up 20 stores for the programme so far. → Read more
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Mon, June 9th, 19:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Eldoret Huduma centre ready in 3 weeks – Matiangi
The Huduma centre in Eldoret, Kenya will be ready and available for public use in three weeks, according to Ministry of ICT cabinet secretary Dr Fred Matiangi. → Read more
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Mon, June 9th, 18:00 · Chris Udemans
Eutelsat reports increase in jamming from Ethiopia
French satellite provider Eutelsat has said its satellite fleet has experienced a drastic rise in interference originating from Ethiopia, according to a report. → Read more
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Mon, June 9th, 17:30 · Paul Adepoju
Surfline launches 4G LTE in Ghana
Surfline Communications has launched 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology in Ghana, which it said offers Ghanaians affordable, swift and reliable internet connectivity. → Read more
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Mon, June 9th, 17:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenya’s Equity, VFX Financial launch direct money transfer service from UK
Kenya’s Equity Bank has partnered United Kingdom (UK) firm VFX Financial to allow individuals and corporates in the UK to money to any Equity account through real-time, cross border, multi-currency money transfer service Equity Direct. → Read more
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Mon, June 9th, 16:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
Germany quits SKA over financial difficulties
The Square Kilometre Array (SKA) Organisation has announced Germany is to quit the organisation due to “difficult national financial circumstances”, although insisting the decision bears no reflection on the country’s confidence in the project. → Read more
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Mon, June 9th, 16:00 · Susan Mwenesi
ICTAK wants Safaricom denied operating licence
The Information Communication Technology Association of Kenya (ICTAK) has written to the Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) asking it not to grant Safaricom’s request for an operating licence renewal. → Read more
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Mon, June 9th, 15:00 · Chris Udemans
Takealot founders launch SA e-commerce platform Raru
Newly launched e-commerce platform Raru is providing South Africans with an additional outlet for consumer electronics, music, films and books. → Read more
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Mon, June 9th, 14:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Safaricom braced for CAK ruling opening up M-Pesa agency network
Leading Kenyan operator Safaricom has said it is braced for a ruling by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) on June 30 which may force it to open up its M-Pesa agency network to rivals Airtel, yuMobile and Orange. → Read more
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Mon, June 9th, 14:00 · Chris Udemans
BCCSA rules against SABC, MultiChoice
The Broadcasting Complaints Commission of South Africa (BCCSA) has ruled against the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) and pay-TV provider MultiChoice in separate complaints, with the former being reprimanded and the latter receiving a fine. → Read more
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Mon, June 9th, 13:30 · Tom Jackson
Kenyan online professional soccer network to launch
Kenyan online platform Throughpass is set to launch, providing a professional soccer network for aspiring players to showcase their talents and for coaches to access a database of players. → Read more
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Mon, June 9th, 13:00 · Chris Udemans
Apple to impose VAT on SA App Store – report
Tech giant Apple has notified developers it will be imposing 14 per cent value added tax (VAT) on items in the South African App Store, in line with the country’s regulations, according to a report. → Read more
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Mon, June 9th, 12:00 · Chris Udemans
FEATURE: The week in startups 01/06/14 – 08/06/14
The rise of the smartphone has led to an app race around the world, with the past week in startups testament to this as a range of apps were launched focusing on everything from education to social taxi hailing. → Read more
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Mon, June 9th, 11:00 · Chris Udemans
Airtel signs virtual SIM agreement to boost mobile access
Mobile operator Airtel Africa has signed a group wide agreement with virtual SIM solutions firm Movirtu, providing individuals who cannot afford handsets with communications and banking capabilities. → Read more
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